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Azogues

Canar, Ecuador · South America

About Azogues

Azogues is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Biblián, 41km from Cajas National Park.

Azogues is a town located in Canar, Ecuador. With a population of 34,877, it is an important destination in South America.

On a road trip, Azogues sits in Ecuador, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Guayaquil time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Azogues to your route.

About Azogues

Azogues (Spanish pronunciation: [aˈsoɣes]) is the capital of Azogues Canton and of Cañar Province in Ecuador. Azogues Canton had a population of 74,515 (2022 census). Azogues is located at 2,518 meters above sea level (8,261 feet), its population is of 35,763 and its average temperature is 17 °C (63 °F). It is also

Read more known for its Panama hat industry (jipi japa); the hats are produced primarily for export. It was founded on 4 October 1562, by Gil Ramirez Davalos. Initially part of the old Township of Cuenca, in 1775 it was promoted to parish status.

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Where is Azogues located?

Azogues is located in Canar, Ecuador, South America. The coordinates are -2.7398 latitude, -78.8456 longitude.

What is the population of Azogues?

Azogues has a population of approximately 34,877 people, making it a town in Ecuador.

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Quick Information

Population
34,877
Continent
South America
Country
Ecuador
Region
Canar
Timezone
America/Guayaquil
Coordinates
-2.7398, -78.8456

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Ecuador

Police
911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
Driving side
right
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South AmericaEcuadorCanarTown

Worth the detour from Azogues

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

ancient ruins

Ingapirca

Ecuador's most important Inca archaeological site featuring the Temple of the Sun, a perfectly fitted stone structure built without mortar.

22 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Cuenca

A UNESCO colonial city in the Ecuadorian highlands known for its domed cathedral, Panama hat workshops, and flower-filled plazas along the Tomebamba River.

25 km · about 30 min drive

national park

Cajas National Park

A hauntingly beautiful highland park near Cuenca with over 200 glacial lakes, páramo grasslands, and quinoa trees at 4,000 meters.

41 km · about 50 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Mirador Nariz del Diablo

A viewpoint at Pistishi over the Devil's Nose, the near-vertical rock face the Guayaquil-Quito railway descends by a zig-zag of switchbacks cut into the cliff in 1902.

55 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Azogues

  • 55 kmMirador Nariz del DiabloA viewpoint at Pistishi over the Devil's Nose, the near-vertical rock face the Guayaquil-Quito railway descends by a zig-zag of switchbacks cut into the cliff in 1902.

When to drive here

Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Azogues.

Biblián

🇪🇨 Ecuador

6 km away

Nazón

🇪🇨 Ecuador

8 km away

Déleg

🇪🇨 Ecuador

9 km away

Paute

🇪🇨 Ecuador

10 km away

La Unión

🇪🇨 Ecuador

14 km awayPop. 1,622

Llacao

🇪🇨 Ecuador

15 km awayPop. 4,501

Mariano Moreno

🇪🇨 Ecuador

18 km away

Gualaceo

🇪🇨 Ecuador

19 km awayPop. 17,122

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